What We Do

Community and Gin…to me they go hand in hand. When I started this company, in 2018, I was amazed at the response. So many Teessider’s saw the bottle and were immediately swelling with pride at their home town. Everything about Steel River Drinks flows with that sense of pride, I have often called them my juniper inspired love songs, and they are in a way. They have always been my way of trying to put Teesside on the Gin map, showing the rest of the country what Teesside is capable of. 

Since 2018, the business has grown and so has that pride in me. I saw my own success and realised that a large part of it was down to the community that made me who I am today. So how could I accept this success without giving something back. To me it’s a no-brainer. Every business has a responsibility to give back, it’s how the world works in my idealistic mind…and although I can’t change the world yet (world domination is a work in progress) I can make sure my business stands by my ethos.

Neighbourhood Welfare Donation

April 9, 2021

As part of my mission to support my local community, I recently visited the amazing Neighbourhood Welfare Homeless Cafe and Hub in Middlesbrough. Susan Gill and her dedicated team of volunteers work tirelessly to meet the needs of the local homeless community. I feel privileged that I can assist in their efforts with a £250 donation.

Local School Laptop Donation

February 12, 2021

In lockdown learning is hard enough for kids without the added barrier of equipment, or lack thereof. Many schools have been struggling with the demand for laptops and so I wanted to help where I can and donate 20 new laptops to local schools in Thornaby who are struggling most with the demand.

Gift Giving Week

December 15, 2020

As part of our mission to support the Teesside community, I organised a gift giving week that involved supporting 5 amazing organisations, based in Tees Valley, through a £200 donation,

Hartlepool Carers: Christmas Gifts

November 25, 2020

Hartlepool carers launched a gift giving appeal asking for donations that they could give to the local young carers, who may otherwise get nothing this Christmas. I was determined to help. Since many of these carers are too young for gin, I thought chocolate was the next best thing!

Teesside Philanthropic Foundation: Raffle Donation

October 23, 2020

Middlesbrough and Teesside Philanthropic Foundation host an annual raffle to raise much needed funds. This year, I was asked to participate in the live drawing of the prize winners!